Exhibition Hall

All entries must be in place in the Exhibition Hall by 11:30 am Friday.

Exhibit items and entry form can also be placed in the Exhibition Hall on Thursday evening 7:00 – 8:00 pm.

All exhibitors must complete the entry form in the middle of this book (or copy of that form) and give it to the Home Craft Director, between 8:00 and 11:30 am on Friday.

Entries must have been labeled with tags provided by the Fair Board.

Exhibits must be removed from the Exhibition Hall on Sunday, between 4:00 and 4:30 pm.

Vegetables to be exhibited on a plate or tray, provided by the exhibitor.

All prize money for Fair Hall Exhibits can be picked up at the Fair Hall on Sunday when collecting exhibits at end of Fair.

A pamphlet of rules for proper display of flowers is available at your local OMAFRA office.

See Rule # 15 of the Fair rules.

Commercial Feature Rules

Exhibitors must be members of the Roxborough Agricultural Society.

All classes can be either 2016 or 2017 crops.

Not more than one entry per farm per section.

Grain and forages to be exhibited in the plastic bags provided by the Fair.

Forage and Grain Exhibit

Stormont Farmers grow over $17 million worth of forage and grain crops annually. Because this production is significant to the county’s farm industry, Harvex and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture & Food share in the awarding of prize money in these sections.

All food to be placed in RESEALABLE CLEAR plastic bags. NO twist ties. NO plastic wrap. Use disposable or plastic plates. NO glass. No Markers, doilies or Napkins on plates. Plates must fit easily into bags.

Entry tags must be securely attached with elastic, string or stapled.

Remove muffins and cupcakes from paper/foil baking cups.

Squares to be approximately 2″ x 2″ in size. Do NOT use corner pieces.

Baking Class requires one generous piece of pie only for judging.

All pies are to be made with double crust except where single crust is requested.

Follow the section description – No extras.

Note: If you are interested in knowing “what the judges look for,” a Judging Standards Booklet is available at your local OMAFRA office, or at www.ontariofairs.com.

Class – Baking

Section $6, 5, 4, 3

1 Apple pie

2 Cherry pie

3 Strawberry-Rhubarb pie

4 Raisin pie

5 Raspberry pie

6 Pie Crust, in its baking dish

7 5 peanut butter cookies

8 5 gluten free cookies, with recipe attached

9 5 rolled oatmeal cookies

10 5 chocolate chip cookies

11 1/2 cranberry loaf

12 1 loaf of bread-machine bread, white

13 4 tea biscuits

14 4 blueberry muffins

15 4 bran muffins

16 4 banana muffins

17 4 butter tarts with raisins. Winner of this section will advance to compete in District Competition. The District Winner will advance to “Best in Ontario” competition held at Toronto, during the OAAS Annual Convention.

3 Three single servings of homemade food products. 1st – gift from Scentsy donated by Terri-Lynn Goyer, $5 to next three worthy entries from the Roxborough Agricultural Society

4 Apple Jelly Prepare twenty apples, boil them in a pint and a half of water, till quite tender, then strain the liquor through a colander; to every pint put a pound of fine sugar, add grated orange or lemon, then boil to a jelly. The Cook Not Mad, 1831. First prize: one-day pass for two to Upper Canada Village, and you may enter in this section at their Fall Fair, 2nd – $10.

5 To the contestant winning the most points in the Baking Section a one year subscription to the Morrisburg Leader.

Class – Country Fair Baking contest and Crosby’s Molasses Co. Ltd.

Baking Contest Rules

All entrants into the contest MUST submit entries that were made using the sponsor’s product and accompanied by the RECIPE.

A product label must accompany each entry as proof of purchase. Robin Hood flour will accept proof of purchase from any of J.M. Smuckers family of fine products including R.H. Old Mill Oats, and/or Crisco Shortening.

All entries will be judged on appearance, taste, texture and creativity of recipe and presentation. Decision of the judge will be final.

All first place winners must submit recipe, proof of purchase, photograph and signed release form giving permission to the sponsors for use of the winner’s name, recipe and/or photograph in any other advertising or publicity without payment.

First place winners will be entered into a national contest with a chance to win up to $250.

Section $8, 7, 5

1 5 cookies made with molasses (minimum of ¼ cup of molasses)

2 Cake made with molasses (including gingerbread):(minimum of ¼ cup of molasses)

3 BBQ sauce made with molasses (minimum of ¼ cup of molasses)

Bottled Goods Rules

Entries must be in standard jars.

Sealers must be sealed.

No wax.

Sealers which cannot be opened by judges will not be judged.

If you wish to be considered in the Bernardin specials, please use Bernardin Pectin and jars, and include the number (ie. 4/B2) on entry tag

Class – Bottled Goods

Section $5, 4, 3, 2

1 Applesauce

2 Apple Jelly

3 Jelly, your choice, labeled

4 Strawberry Freezer Jam

5 Strawberry Jam

6 Diabetic Jam, any variety, recipe attached

7 Combination Jam (minimum 2 fruits), labeled

9 Chili Sauce – any type

10 Spaghetti Sauce, no meat

11 Dill Pickles

12 Relish, labeled

13 Pickled vegetable, your choice

14 Salsa

15 Pickled Beets

16 Pickles not listed, labeled

Bernardin Guidelines

All entries must be in Bernardin Mason jars properly sealed with visible Bernardin 2-piece Snap Lids.(Regular or Elite lids are acceptable)

Must use Bernardin Pectin in jam/jelly entries, and must show proof of purchase – Bernardin Pectin package or UPC.

Winners’ names, addresses, photos, and signed release forms are required.

For helpful hint, visit www.homecanning.ca

Class – Bernardin

Section

B1 Bernardin “Best of Show” Home Canning Award.

Contestants must place first, second or third in Sections 271 thru 286 Judges’ choice of Best Home Canning Entry from among qualifiers, proof of purchase required. Include section number on entry tag (eg. 4/B1) 1st – $30.00 gift certificate, plus ribbon.

B2 Bernardin Jam/Jelly Award (chosen from entries in the Bottled Goods Class). Judging will be based on appearance, taste, texture and recipe creativity. Proof of purchase of sponsor’s products must be included. Include section number on entry (eg. 4/B2) 1st – $20.00 gift certificate, plus ribbon

20 Household Craft special – crochet or knit a 9” square, design of your choice, using 5mm hook or needles, using Impeccable brand yarn in either Claret (red) or White. Squares will become the property of RAS and be combined to make a blanket that will be raffled off during our Christmas Craft show.

Class – Adult Wearing Apparel

Section $5, 4, 3, 2

1 Pullover sweater, knitted

2 Slippers, knitted

3 Slippers, crocheted

4 Mitts, knitted

5 Shrug (shoulder) any material

6 Pair of man’s work socks, knitted

7 Scarf, using novelty yarn

8 Entrelac article

9 Skirt, no zipper, unlined

10 Nightgown

11 Pajamas

12 Boxer shorts

13 1860s CROCHETED MAT

One prize: one-day pass for two to Upper Canada Village, and you may enter this exhibit in their Fall Fair. (Use the following materials and instructions)

Row 2: 1ch, 1sc. into next 2 sc., 3 sc.into next sc., sc. into next 2sc,.

Row 3: 1ch, 1 sc.into next 3 sc.,3sc. into next sc.,1sc into next 3sc.

Row 4: “ “ “ “ 4sc., “ “ “ “ “ “ “ 4sc.

Row 5: “ “ “ “ 5 sc., “ “ “ “ “ “ “ 5sc.

Row:6 “ “ “ “ 6 sc., “ “ “ “ “ “ “ 6sc.

Row:7 “ “ “ “ 7sc., “ “ “ “ “ “ “ 7sc.

Row:8 “ “ “ “ 8sc., “ “ “ “ “ “ “ 8sc.

Continue the pattern and increasing in the centre sc until 30 rows have been worked.

Work 1dc.,1ch. around the edge of square, (1dc, 1ch,1dc,1ch,1dc,1ch) in each corner. Join with a sl. st. into first dc. Break off thread.

Join squares together with sc. to make a mat 6 squares wide by 6 squares long. Make a 2-3 in (5-7.5 cm) fringe around the edge.

Abbreviations

chain

double crochet

st. slip stitch

Adapted from a pattern in “Peterson’s Magazine” by Mrs Jane Weaver (1861)

Class – Children’s Wear (up to size 12)

Section $5, 4, 3, 2

1 Baby set, 2 pieces, crocheted

2 Baby set, 2 pieces, knitted

3 Child’s toque & mittens, knitted or crocheted

4 Child’s jumper

5 Child’s pullover sweater, knitted or crocheted

6 Child’s party dress

7 Pillowcase dress

8 One pair of slippers

9 Sleepwear

10 Vest

The top exhibitor in Adult & Children’s Wear will receive a 1 year subscription to Chesterville Record

Class – Crafts

Section $5, 4, 3, 2

1 Plastic canvas article

2 Homemade Doll

3 Homemade toy, not a kit

4 Handmade jewelry, matched set of 2 (earrings and necklace, etc)

5 Picture, crewel work and/or embroidery, framed

6 Picture, cross stitched, framed

7 Picture, needlepoint, framed

8 Wall hanging – not quilted

9 Decorative garden article

10 Decorated hat

11 Three different fridge ornaments

12 Pin cushion

13 Scrap book, 1 page

14 Ceramic article, painted

15 Album or picture frame, covered

16 Woodworking article-not from a kit

17 Stained Glass item

18 Small wood box-decorated

19 Door decoration

20 Artificial flower arrangement, plus extras

21 Welcome wreath or swag; must contain word “Welcome”

Class – Holiday Crafts

Section $5, 4, 3, 2

1 Christmas stocking

2 Christmas tree decorations, three, mounted

3 Christmas tree skirt

4 Christmas wreath or swag

5 Christmas centerpiece

7 Advent calendar, ready to hang

8 Centrepiece, not Christmas

9 Door decoration, not Christmas

10 Halloween decoration, not for a door or centrepiece

The top exhibitor in Crafts will receive a gift certificate from Pommier Jewellers, Cornwall.

Class – Quilting

Rules: If exhibiting a quilt, please attach quilt pattern name to entry tag. Indicate if the pattern is an original design by the exhibitor.

The handmade quilt from Section 400 judged “Best of Show” may go on to District and Provincial competitions. (A second best of show may also be able to go on if the Best of Show is unable to do so.) District prizes: $25, $15, $10. Only the first-place quilt at the District Competition is eligible to enter the Championship Quilt Competition at the Annual Convention in Toronto. The annual winning entry will be declared the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies (OAAS) Championship quilt; Grand prize $500.00, a certificate, and a ribbon. (The exhibitor retains ownership of the quilt.)

**Quilts to be measured on the perimeter. Total perimeter measurement to be a minimum of 324 inches or 822 cm

For the OAAS Annual Machine Championship Quilt Competition: The machine quilt from Section 401 judged “Best of Show” at a local fair may go on to the District and Provincial competitions. (A second best of show may also go on to the District if the Best of Show is unable to do so.) Only the first-place machine quilt at the District Competition is eligible to enter the Championship Machine Quilt Competition at the Annual Convention in Toronto. The winning entry will receive the Grand prize. NOTE: the machine quilt must be solely made and machine quilted by the exhibitor.

**Quilts to be measured on the perimeter. Total perimeter measurement to be a minimum of 192 inches or 480 cm.

1 To the exhibitor winning the most points in the Home Craft Division. $40. gift certificate

2 To the exhibitor collecting the most points, having exhibited in at least three of the following four classes: Culinary, Home Craft, Flowers, and Vegetables. $25 gift certificate courtesy of Darlene’s Hair Design

Class – Amateur Photography

Rules

Photographs may be in colour or black & white.

Photographs must be regular print size (4×6 or 5×7).

Prints must be mounted on matte, black paper with a 1” border all around. No frames. No staples. No photo corners.

The top exhibitor in Art show will receive a Gift Certificate from Pommier Jewellers, Cornwall

Youth Exhibits Rules

All articles must be in place in the Exhibition Hall before 11:30 am on Friday.

All entries must be made by the exhibitor (child).

No membership fee will be charged.

Only one entry per section but you can enter in as many sections in YOUR age class as you wish.

Age to be calculated as of December 31 of the current calendar year.

All articles must be listed on an official entry form and handed to the Home Craft Director on show day. These entry forms can be obtained from the Home Craft Director, on or before show day or the middle of this book.

All articles must have entry tags on them, properly filled out. These tags can be obtained from the Home Craft Director, or at the Exhibition hall on Thursday evening or Friday morning of the fair.

You must remove your exhibits from the exhibition hall on Sunday, between 4:00 and 4:30 pm. Exhibitors may pick up their prize money and/or gifts at this time.

For classes marked “Digital” – All work must be submitted via email to exhibition@avonmorefair.ca no later than June 18th, 2017. Arrangements for delivery can be made via the above email.

Digital – all entries become the property of the Roxborough Agricultural Society and will be used in promoting the Avonmore Fair.

Digital – all entries will be featured in the Exhibition Hall

Class – 3 Years and Under

Section $3, 2, 1

1 Best Dressed Teddy Bear

2 Hand or Foot print art using child’s hand or foot

3 Colour a picture

4 Finger paint

5 A wildflower (weed) bouquet in a non-tip water container

6 Each cash prize will also be worth its value in points. The winner with the most points in this class will receive a prize.

Class – 4 to 5 Years (Including 5)

Section $3, 2, 1

1 Make a collage of “things at Avonmore Fair”

2 Make an animal using a toilet roll

3 Display 6 items found on a nature walk on a paper plate

4 Create a design using a bingo dabber or stamp

5 Make a sheep from cotton balls, mounted on paper

6 Bake 3 chocolate chip cookies, display on a paper plate

7 Your favourite collection of stickers

8 Each cash prize will also be worth its value in points. The winner with the most points in this class will receive a prize.

Class – 6 to 8 Years (Including 8)

Section $3, 2, 1

1 Write a letter to Santa

2 Draw and decorate a paper horseshoe

3 Make a self portrait – hand drawn and coloured, 8-1/2”x11”

4 3 cupcakes on a paper plate, decorated for a birthday

5 Draw and colour a picture about farming

6 Create a farm animal out of Lego, not from a kit

7 Create a drawing made of buttons glued to a piece of paper

8 Popcicle stick creation

9 Bake 3 chocolate chip muffins, displayed on a paper plate

10 Each cash prize will also be worth its value in points. The winner with the most points in this class will receive a prize.

Class – 9 to 12 Years (Including 12)

Section $4, 3, 2

1 Show us your collection – mounted on a board 11”x17”

2 “I make the best…”, baking, display 3 on a paper plate, identified on tag

3 Make a collage of sport related pictures

4 Make a mason jar snowglobe, no larger than 500ml

5 Bake 4 sugar cookies, displayed on a paper plate

6 Design a coat of arms, 8-1/2”x11”

7 Free-hand drawn team logo

8 Digital – submit a 30 second stop motion video

10 Each cash prize will also be worth its value in points. The winner with the most points in this class will receive a prize.

Class – All teens

Section $5, 4, 3

1 Make a pop bottle terrarium

2 Any article of origami

3 Create an article from duct tape

4 Make a drawing of your favourite super hero

5 “I make the best…”, baking, display 4 on a plate, identified on tag

6 Digital – submit a 30 second stop motion video

7 Digital – submit a design for a snapchat filter for the Avonmore Fair

1 The Commonwell Mutual Insurance Company Special is open to all elementary school students, grades 5 to 8, in Stormont County. Describe and/or Draw your family’s Fire Escape Plan. $5, $4, $3, $2 and $1 each for the next 6 best.

2 For all elementary school students, Computer generated poster promoting the Avonmore Fair, must include the fair date. (use your imagination!) $5, $4, $3, $2 and $1 each for the next 6 best. Donated by The Commonwell Mutual Insurance Company.